Qld Opposition questions sacking of health official

The Queensland Opposition wants to know why a senior Queensland Health director has been sacked.

Dr Christine Selvey had her contract terminated yesterday after six years as senior director of communicable diseases.

Queensland Health has declined to comment, adding it was inappropriate and inconsiderate to comment on a person's employment status.

The Opposition's health spokesperson Jo-Ann Miller said it was incomprehensible given Dr Selvey was such a highly respected senior staff member.

"Queensland Health has a great record in hiding behind decisions and in this particular instance, given her position was so important to the health of Queensland, [Queensland Health] needs to come clean," Ms Miller said.

"They need to explain exactly why her position was terminated."

The Nurses' Union also raised concerns about her sacking, with spokesperson Beth Mohle saying Dr Selvey was a respected clinician.

"We certainly hope that it isn't because of concerns she may or may have in relation to changes about communicable diseases policy, such as the closure of sexual health services across the state," Ms Mohle said.

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